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Early experiences in Asia and Africa show that finding a voice for development issues in corporate strategies is a precursor to raising money say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Wharton research reveals that angry people often lose the ability to see problems from another point of view. This can hamper efforts to resolve conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R&D properly coordinated among businesses universities and government is a powerful force for innovation and job creation notes this new book co-authored by former IMF chief economist Simon Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Richard Cordray the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s first director describes the state of consumer protection today and what should be done to strengthen it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Digitizing operations brings big advantages to manufacturers and will become the de facto way of competing says Jonathan Van Wyck of the Boston Consulting Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There is clear evidence in biomedical literature that compassion drives better outcomes for patients doctors and business notes author and physician Stephen Trzeciak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies won India’s elections by a landslide last week. Will the Modi government use this “second chance” to strengthen India’s economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the era of fake news an independent press is more important than ever. That’s the message in a new book by David McCraw deputy general counsel for The New York Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Wharton research analyzes the results of a tax on sugary beverages to determine the optimal rate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Fed is largely seen as a domestic institution but it quietly holds enormous sway on foreign affairs. Two Wharton professors ask: Should Congress have some input? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Data is becoming increasingly key to decision-making at arts institutions like the Barnes but it must be part of a strategy that stays true to the history of the organization says CFO/COO Margaret Zminda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Veteran executive Charles Morgan was ready to retire when he unexpectedly had to take over a tech startup. He shares the lessons he’s learned as an ”old entrepreneur ” in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius practiced Stoicism and author Donald Robertson notes how it could help us better manage personal and business affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A lawsuit alleging that 20 generic drug makers colluded to fix prices reveals how existing market-based competitive mechanisms fail to protect consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In their new book Wharton’s Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch explain how a “connected strategy” helps businesses create more value for themselves and their customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazon’s runaway growth has prompted questions about whether it has become a massive monopoly that is unfairly edging out smaller competitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journalist and self-described late bloomer Rich Karlgaard rejects societal pressure to achieve success at an early age saying there’s plenty of scientific evidence that many people find their talents later in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Bicycle Relief a nonprofit organization that builds and distributes bicycles in rural areas of the developing world is the 2019 winner of the Lipman Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New research from Wharton examines whether online diversity training really changes the behaviors and attitudes of employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The winner of the 2019 Wharton Startup Challenge is Aerate a venture that wants to reduce the devastating effects of climate change by building a more energy efficient air conditioner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uber’s debut as a public company has been awkward at best but the bigger question is how well it will fare in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fueled by the lower corporate tax rate share buybacks among S&P 500 companies shot to a fourth consecutive record in the last quarter of 2018. Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and William Lazonick of the University of Massachusetts look at the impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The sudden escalation of the trade conflict between the U.S. and China could lead to disruptive permanent shifts in trade and global supply chains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thirty-four central banks signed on to a statement warning that climate change is a significant financial risk to the global economy. Experts explain why they are taking a stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The issue of trademarking offensive terms is being visited for the second time in two years by the U.S. Supreme Court. Is it possible for slurs to be reclaimed as a point of pride and inclusion? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine discusses how his company is developing business solutions to address the needs of low-income consumers in emerging markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
China is the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles -- and conditions are ripe for a shakeout experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New York University professor William Silber’s new book focuses on the leading role that silver has played in economics history and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When we write reviews send tweets or create other online content the type of device we use matters according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the arrival of a new royal baby in the U.K. it’s a good time to look at the changing state of the modern monarchy says Wharton’s Mauro Guillen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
